An exploration of Rivian’s upcoming IPO valuation, the company’s history, and what their future plans may be. — Introduction Rivian Automotive a newcomer to the automotive industry has made quite the splash over the past couple of years. In November 2018 at the LA Auto Show the stealthy EV startup unveiled its first two offerings, the R1T an EV pickup truck, and R1S an EV SUV. Since then Rivian…